Description:

An early chromolithograph print of Ganapati from late 1878 printed in chitra Sala press, Pune.

About the famous Chitra sala printing press:

In 1878, Vishnushastri Chiplunkar established 2 printing presses in Pune in partnership with Balakrishna Pant Joshi & Shankar Tukaram Shahigram.  Aryabhushan Press & Chitrashala Press.

The Aryabhushan Press was primarily for printing newspapers & books while  Chitrashala Press for fine arts in the form of chromolithographs & postcards. Bal Gangagadhar Tilak’s newspapers  The Kesari (Marathi) & the Maharaja (English) were initially printed at Aryabhushan Press.

Ravi Varma had his paintings printed in chitra sala, Pune even before he started his own press. Chitra sala press was an inspiration to Ravi Varma. It was not just for Ravi Varma but it was a boon for both Indian and non Indian artists of that time to get their work printed. Those days, Tanjore paintings were affordable only to the elite classes. Because it was very expensive due to the workmanship (gems & real gold work) it was not affordable for the general public. So presses like Chitra sala was a blessing to many. The chromolithographs printed in Chitra sala press was considered to be the oldest and hence very rare. They are highly in demand among the collectors of chromolithographs all over the world.

About the founder of Chitra sala press:

Vishnushastri Chiplunkar (1850–1882) was a Marathi writer. He worked as a government school teacher during the years 1872-1879. His political writings forced his transfer to Ratnagiri, soon after which he resigned & moved back to Pune. Vishnushastri Chiplunkar died in 1882, at the young age of 32. The Graphic in London, in their obituary for him, called him a “pioneer of progress”.

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Product Details:

SKUID: PLCS0045

Product Name: Ganapati - Chitra Sala Press

Artist: Unknown 

Dimensions:

19.5” H x 17.75” L x .75” B (Frame Size)

16” height x 14” length ( Print Size)

Weight: 2.4 kgs

Press Details:  Chitra sala Press, Maharashtra.

Age: from late 1800s and hence may have some signs of fading which adds to it's beauty.

Frame: Frame is new and made of Teak wood and has an acrylic protection in place of glass.

P. S. The products we sell are vintage and antiques and hence may have visible scratches and chip offs. We cherish them as they are reminders of the story they have been part of and hence we proudly display them in the product pictures too.

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